.....taking inspiration from natures invasive ivy vines strangling and rooting into this grand old tree, I've recreated this in my recent sculptures and installations, both outside & in.
'roots & vines: plastica' Barbara De Pirro
2010 Carkeek Park, curated by CoCA Seattle.
'roots & vines: plastica' (detail) Barbara De Pirro
2010 Carkeek Park, curated by CoCA Seattle.
'roots & vines: plastica' Barbara De Pirro
Matzke Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA
(Funding for 'roots &vines:plastica' was made possible by
Artist Trust Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) and CoCA Seattle)
'roots & vines' Barbara De Pirro
crocheted fiber encapsulated in acrylic, reinforced with steel and wood
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